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Beaded chiffon and purple velveteen!
fabrics , total chaos

Beaded chiffon and purple velveteen!

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 23 March 20116 February 2024

Yesterday I sat down and beaded the edges of the orange chiffon doll scarf that I had hemmed while I was up in Brisbane.

Winterhalter Eugenie Gardums!
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , fabrics

Winterhalter Eugenie Gardums!

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 23 February 20116 February 2024

In Gardams, a Brisbane fabric store, I took inspiration from a Winterhalter portrait of Empress Eugenie for a doll costume!

Historical Inspiration Festival – 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , silk ribbon embroidery , Wired Ribbons

Historical Inspiration Festival – 1860s Summer Dress for an American Girl Doll

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 2 October 20106 February 2024

Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival.  She’s kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Bella!

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